[Sunday, April 27] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

1. Trump Administration and Executive Actions

1.1 Presidential Policies and Initiatives

The Trump Labor Department has issued warnings to states providing unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants [1], threatening loss of federal funding to those that continue this practice [2]. The administration has implemented deportation operations utilizing Guantanamo Bay facilities prior to establishing an El Salvador prison deal [3] and launched a new initiative to honor American heroes ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday [4]. One headline addressed claims that the administration had wrongfully deported a U.S. citizen to Honduras, stating this did not occur [5].

[1] Trump Labor Dept Threatens States Giving Unemployment Benefits To Illegals, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-labor-dept-threatens-states-giving-unemployment-benefits-to-illegals?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Amanda+Prestigiacomo&category=News&elementPosition=3&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories;
[2] Labor Dept Warns States About Illegal Migrants Receiving Unemployment Benefits, Threatens Loss Of Federal Funds, https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/26/department-labor-illegal-migrants-unemployment-benefit-federal-grants-chavez-deremer/;
[3] Trump’s First 100 Days: Gitmo took early role in deportations prior to El Salvador prison deal, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-first-100-days-gitmo-took-early-role-deportations-prior-el-salvador-prison-deal;
[4] Trump Rolls Out New Project To Honor Heroes Ahead Of America’s 250th Birthday, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-rolls-out-new-project-to-honor-american-heroes-ahead-of-americas-250th-birthday;
[5] No, Trump Did Not Deport a US Citizen to Honduras, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/04/27/no-trump-did-not-deport-a-us-citizen-to-honduras-n3802201;

1.2 Presidential Statements and International Relations

President Trump has signaled a potential shift in U.S.-Russia relations, stating that Russian President Putin “might have to be dealt with differently” [1]. Domestically, Trump has vowed to bring “Columbus Day back from the ashes” [2]. The administration has expressed interest in denuclearization talks with both Russia and China, coupled with hopes for defense spending cuts [3].

[1] Trump Says Putin Might Have To Be ‘Dealt With Differently’, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-says-putin-might-have-to-be-dealt-with-differently?author=Amanda+Prestigiacomo&category=News&elementPosition=6&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=Trump+Says+Putin+Might+Have+To+Be+%E2%80%98Dealt+With+Differently%E2%80%99;
[2] Trump Vows To Bring ‘Columbus Day Back From The Ashes’, https://www.oann.com/newsroom/trump-vows-to-bring-columbus-day-back-from-the-ashes/;
[3] Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts, https://apnews.com/article/trump-china-russia-nuclear-bbc1c75920297f1e5ba5556d084da4de;

1.3 Federal Appointments

Gail Slater, described as “Trump’s antitrust czar,” is reportedly “remaking the Right” through her approach to monopoly issues [1].

[1] Gail Slater’s war on monopoly — Trump’s antitrust czar is remaking the Right, https://unherd.com/2025/04/gail-slaters-war-on-monopoly/;

2. Immigration and Border Security

2.1 Border Enforcement Operations

Border security operations have intensified with Republicans proposing a $69 billion funding plan for new Customs and Border Protection agents and border wall construction as part of Trump’s budget bill [1]. Nearly 800 illegal immigrants were arrested in what one source described as a “tidal wave” ICE operation in Florida [2]. U.S. Border Patrol and the Mexican government conducted a joint operation to dismantle cartel lookout sites on the southern border [3].

[1] SCOOP: Republicans roll out $69B funding plan for new CBP agents, building border wall in Trump budget bill, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/how-republicans-want-spend-90b-secure-border-trump-budget-bill;
[2] Nearly 800 illegal aliens arrested in massive Florida ICE operation: ‘Tidal Wave’, https://www.foxnews.com/us/nearly-800-illegal-aliens-arrested-massive-florida-ice-operation-tidal-wave;
[3] US Border Patrol and Mexican government joint operation dismantle cartel lookout sites on southern border, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1916311974528405683?s=46;

2.2 State-Level Immigration Responses

States are diverging in their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed the Arizona ICE Act along with bills on election integrity and vaccine mandates [1]. Wisconsin’s governor has reportedly ordered state employees to obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations [2].

[1] Governor Katie Hobbs Continues Record for Vetoes, Rejects Arizona ICE Act, Bills on Election Integrity, and Bills Against Vaccine Mandates, https://tennesseestar.com/policy/governor-katie-hobbs-continues-record-for-vetoes-rejects-arizona-ice-act-bills-on-election-integrity-and-bills-against-vaccine-mandates/rachel-alexander/2025/04/22/;
[2] Wisconsin Gov Orders State Employees to Obstruct ICE, https://www.frontpagemag.com/wisconsin-gov-orders-state-employees-to-obstruct-ice/;

2.3 Immigration Impacts and Enforcement Challenges

Texas reportedly incurred $121.8 million in unpaid healthcare costs from illegal migrants in a single month [1]. In a high-profile incident, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s Gucci purse was allegedly stolen by a Chilean illegal immigrant described as a serial criminal who had previously served time in the United Kingdom [2]. Human smuggling operations continue to be uncovered, with an Arizona Department of Agriculture employee accused of involvement [3] and authorities discovering an underground nightclub in Colorado allegedly harboring illegal immigrants, with active military members reportedly providing security [4].

[1] Illegal Migrants Cost Texas $121.8 Million in Unpaid Health Care in Just One Month, https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/04/25/illegal-migrants-cost-texas-121-8-million-in-unpaid-health-care-in-just-one-month/;
[2] Kristi Noem’s Gucci Purse Snatcher Is a Chilean Illegal Alien Who Served Time in the U.K., https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2025/04/27/shocker-noem-gucci-purse-snatcher-is-a-chilean-illegal-alien-who-served-time-n2188372;
[3] Arizona Department of Agriculture employee accused of human smuggling, https://www.azfamily.com/2025/04/25/arizona-department-agriculture-employee-accused-human-smuggling/;
[4] Busted underground nightclub harboring illegals in CO had active military members for security, https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1916506673994248239;

3. Foreign Affairs and National Security

3.1 Middle East Developments

A major explosion at an Iranian port has resulted in 14 deaths and 750 injuries [1]. In Gaza-related developments, antisemitic posts by a Gazan reporter appearing on BBC Arabic have reportedly emerged, including statements such as “We shall burn you as Hitler did” [2]. Hamas has allegedly exploited a UN cash app intended for humanitarian assistance to Gazan civilians, diverting aid money [3].

[1] Massive Explosion Rocks Major Iranian Port, Killing 14 And Injuring 750, https://www.dailywire.com/news/massive-explosion-rocks-major-iranian-port-killing-14-and-injuring-750?author=Nathan+Gay&category=News&elementPosition=0&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=Massive+Explosion+Rocks+Major+Iranian+Port%2C+Killing+14+And+Injuring+750;
[2] Antisemitic posts by Gazan reporter appearing on BBC Arabic emerge: ‘We shall burn you as Hitler did’, https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/antisemitic-posts-by-gazan-reporter-appearing-on-bbc-arabic-emerge-we-shall-burn-you-as-hitler-did/;
[3] UN cash app for Gazans exploited by Hamas as terror group steals aid money meant for civilians, https://www.foxnews.com/world/un-cash-app-gazans-exploited-hamas-terror-group-steals-aid-money-meant-civilians;

3.2 International Relations

A Washington Post columnist has reportedly acknowledged that President Trump may be on a path toward achieving peace in Ukraine [1]. El Salvador’s President Bukele has sent a message claiming his country improved its situation by first impeaching activist judges [2]. In Canada, People’s Party candidate Meghan Murphy has had her bank accounts suspended without stated cause [3]. A headline raises concerns about potential conflict between India and Pakistan [4].

[1] Trump may be on path to peace in Ukraine, Washington Post columnist admits, https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-may-path-peace-ukraine-washington-post-columnist-admits;
[2] Bukele to US: we fixed our country by impeaching activist judges first, https://x.com/brawil86/status/1916530465093062954;
[3] People’s Party Of Canada Candidate Meghan Murphy Has Her Bank Accounts Suspended Without Cause, https://www.oann.com/video/oan-contribution/peoples-party-of-canada-candidate-meghan-murphy-has-her-bank-accounts-suspended-without-cause/;
[4] What is more worrying than war between India and Pakistan?, https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/what-is-more-worrying-than-war-between-india-and-pakistan/;

4. Justice System and Law Enforcement

4.1 Crime and Public Safety

Several major violent incidents have occurred recently. In Vancouver, a driver plowed into a crowd attending a Filipino festival [1], with the death toll rising to 11 victims [2]. In Chicago, a man has been charged with murder after allegedly setting a blaze that killed a fire captain [3]. A Georgia sheriff’s deputy was killed and another injured during a traffic stop [4]. In Buffalo, a detective has publicly accused school officials of failing to report abuse cases through a viral YouTube podcast [5].

[1] Vancouver driver plows into crowd of people attending Filipino festival, killing multiple victims, https://www.foxnews.com/world/vancouver-driver-plows-crowd-people-attending-filipino-festival-killing-multiple-victims;
[2] Vancouver Filipino festival attack death toll rises to 11, https://nypost.com/2025/04/27/world-news/vancouver-filipino-festival-attack-death-toll-rises-to-11/;
[3] Man charged with murder after blaze he allegedly set kills Chicago fire captain, https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-charged-murder-blaze-allegedly-set-kills-chicago-fire-captain;
[4] Georgia sheriff’s deputy killed, another injured during traffic stop, https://www.foxnews.com/us/multiple-deputies-shot-least-1-dead-during-georgia-traffic-stop;
[5] Buffalo detective accuses Buffalo Public Schools officials of failing to report abuse in viral Youtube podcast, https://www.wkbw.com/buffalo-svu-detective-accuses-buffalo-public-schools-officials-of-failing-to-report-abuse-in-viral-youtube-podcast;

4.2 Prosecution Policies and Legal Challenges

Hennepin County, Minnesota prosecutors have implemented a new policy requiring consideration of race in plea deals [1][2]. This policy change has generated controversy, with multiple outlets characterizing it critically [3]. Representative Jamie Raskin has reportedly stated that Trump officials could be arrested for “kidnapping” undocumented persons [4].

[1] Hennepin County prosecutors to consider race in plea deals under new policy | kare11.com, https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/courts-news/prosecutors-race-plea-deals-new-policy-hennepin-county-attorney-mary-moriarty/89-5ec5744c-84cc-45fa-930f-11b1f2bf0776;
[2] Left-wing DA forcing prosecutors to consider ‘racial identity’ in plea deals, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/left-wing-da-imminently-require-prosecutors-consider-race-plea-deals-report-shows;
[3] Insane: Hennepin County Prosecutor Mandates Race Be Considered When Prosecuting Offenders, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/04/27/insane-hennepin-county-prosecutor-mandates-race-be-considered-when-prosecuting-offenders-n3802191;
[4] Raskin: Trump Officials Can Be Arrested for “Kidnapping” Undocumented Persons, https://jonathanturley.org/2025/04/27/raskin-trump-officials-can-be-arrested-en-masse-for-kidnapping-undocumented-persons/;

5. Economic and Technology Issues

5.1 Technology and Business Developments

A tech expert has raised alarms about capabilities of new Chinese robots, stating “we’ve got problems” if these machines can perform certain functions [1]. New York lawmakers are reportedly attempting to shut down five Tesla dealerships, with the action explicitly linked to Elon Musk’s alliance with President Trump [2]. The organization behind the MCAT medical school admissions test allegedly claimed to be abandoning DEI policies, but “insiders say it lied” [3]. Delta Airlines reportedly banned a customer for life after they tweeted about a Pride pin, with the company’s CEO wanting the person “banned everywhere” [4].

[1] Tech expert says ‘we’ve got problems’ if new Chinese robots can do this | Fox Business Video, https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6371997537112;
[2] New York Lawmakers Aim to shut down 5 Tesla dealerships prompted by Elon Musk alliance with President Trump, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1916613495967387867?s=46;
[3] The Group Behind The MCAT Said It Was Ditching DEI. Insiders Say It Lied., https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-group-behind-the-mcat-said-it-was-ditching-dei-insiders-say-that-was-a-lie?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Spencer+Lindquist&category=Exclusive&elementPosition=0&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=The+Group+Behind+The+MCAT+Said+It+Was+Ditching+DEI.+Insiders+Say+It+Lied.;
[4] He Tweeted About A Pride Pin—Delta Banned Him For Life, And Their CEO Wants Him Banned Everywhere, https://viewfromthewing.com/he-tweeted-about-a-pride-pin-delta-banned-him-for-life-and-their-ceo-wants-him-banned-everywhere/;

6. Democratic Opposition and Media Environment

6.1 Democratic Party Positioning

Senator Bernie Sanders has criticized his own party for lacking “vision for the future” [1]. Senator Jon Ossoff is described as not “making reelection easy on himself” [2]. An unnamed Democrat has criticized the party for “picking the wrong battle” regarding a deported MS-13 suspect [3]. Senate Majority Leader Schumer “won’t rule out prioritizing another Trump impeachment” according to one report [4]. A headline references a CBS News poll regarding what it calls Democrats’ “Kilmar Abrego Garcia campaign” [5].

[1] Bernie Sanders: Democrats Lack ‘Vision for the Future’, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/04/27/bernie-sanders-democrats-lack-vision-for-the-future/;
[2] Jon Ossoff Really Doesn’t Look to Be Making Reelection Easy on Himself, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2025/04/26/jon-ossoff-really-doesnt-look-to-be-making-reelection-easy-on-himself-n2656106;
[3] Democrat faults his own party for picking wrong battle with case of deported MS-13 suspect, https://www.foxnews.com/media/democrat-faults-his-own-party-picking-wrong-battle-case-deported-ms-13-suspect;
[4] Schumer Won’t Rule Out Prioritizing Another Trump Impeachment, https://www.dailywire.com/news/schumer-wont-rule-out-prioritizing-another-trump-impeachment?author=Daniel+Chaitin&category=News&elementPosition=3&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=Schumer+Won%E2%80%99t+Rule+Out+Prioritizing+Another+Trump+Impeachment;
[5] Heartbreak for Democrats As New CBS News Poll Reveals the Results of Their Kilmar Abrego Garcia Campaign, https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2025/04/27/heartbreak-for-democrats-as-new-poll-reveals-where-americans-stand-on-trumps-deportation-policy-n2188376;

6.2 Media Coverage and Events

An Axios reporter criticized media colleagues for “whiffing on coverage of Biden’s decline” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner [1]. The White House Correspondents’ Association president reportedly declared the press is not “the opposition” while criticizing Trump [2]. Former President Biden was “relegated to back of world leaders section” at the Pope’s funeral, described as “no longer part of cool kids club” [3]. Multiple headlines claim media “freaked out” about Trump wearing a blue suit to Pope Francis’s funeral while overlooking others who did the same [4].

[1] Axios reporter hits media for whiffing on coverage of Biden’s decline at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, https://www.foxnews.com/media/axios-reporter-hits-media-whiffing-coverage-bidens-decline-white-house-correspondents-dinner;
[2] WHCA president declares press is not ’the opposition’ while taking aim at Trump, https://www.foxnews.com/media/whca-president-declares-press-not-opposition-taking-aim-trump;
[3] Biden relegated to back of world leaders section at pope’s funeral: ‘No longer part of cool kids club’, https://www.foxnews.com/world/biden-seated-towards-back-world-leaders-section-popes-funeral-no-longer-part-cool-kids-club;
[4] The media freaked out because President Trump wore a blue suit to Pope Francis’s funeral, but they forgot to mention a few others who did the same, https://notthebee.com/article/lefties-freaked-out-because-president-trump-committed-the-ultimate-fashion-faux-pas-by-wearing-a-blue-suit-to-pope-franciss-funeral-but-they-forgot-to-mention-a-few-others-who-did-the-same/;

7. Religious and Social Developments

7.1 Religious Affairs

Pope Francis’s tomb has opened to visitors at a Roman basilica, with 200,000 people attending a special Mass at St. Peter’s Square [1]. Fox News has highlighted Cardinal Robert Sarah, described as “a favorite among conservatives to succeed Pope Francis” [2].

[1] Pope Francis’ tomb opens to visitors at Roman basilica, as 200K attend special Mass at St Peter’s Square, https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-francis-tomb-opens-visitors-roman-basilica-200k-attend-special-mass-st-peters-square;
[2] 5 quotes from Cardinal Robert Sarah, a favorite among conservatives to succeed Pope Francis, https://www.foxnews.com/world/5-quotes-from-cardinal-robert-sarah-favorite-among-conservatives-succeed-pope-francis;

7.2 Education and Protests

Columbia University janitors have filed a lawsuit against protesters who took over Hamilton Hall, with the actions being characterized as “reminiscent of the KKK” [1]. In Buffalo, a Special Victims Unit detective has alleged that local schools are “hiding abuse from parents and the state” [2].

[1] ‘Reminiscent of the KKK’: Columbia Janitors Sue Protesters Who Took Over Hamilton Hall, https://www.thefp.com/p/exclusive-columbia-janitors-sue-protesters;
[2] SVU Detective Alleges Buffalo Schools Are Hiding Abuse From Parents and the State, /r/Conservative/comments/1k97fbt/svu_detective_alleges_buffalo_schools_are_hiding/;